Power Worker

Your future is Energy Queensland

Every time a light turns on or new energy solutions are created, it’s because of the work we do. At Energy Queensland and our brands—Energex, Ergon Energy Network, Ergon Retail and Yurika—we power communities across Queensland and beyond, delivering reliable energy to more than two million customers.

Here, your career keeps moving forward. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from skilled teammates, and take pride in work that makes a real difference every day.

Your opportunity

We are looking for skilled Power Worker’s to fill permanent opportunities in Berrinba and Raceview. You will be part of a team that keeps Queensland connected and powers communities every day. You’ll do this through using your civil underground industry experience to perform Civil Power Workers responsibilities while building a future you can be proud of.

Here’s how you’ll do it:

• Assist our tradespersons with the construction, maintenance, inspection and associated activities on the electrical network throughout Queensland
• Support with site establishment, site preparation, transport and collection of materials from various job sites.
• Operate relevant equipment such as Civil Machinery, heavy vehicles/tippers, trucks, forklifts and cranes.

The remuneration for your new role starts from $96,495 per annum + 14.75% superannuation + applicable allowances.

What’s on offer?

At Energy Queensland, we believe in supporting every aspect of your career and personal life. Here’s what you can expect:

• Invest in your future: Secure employment, a strong 14.75% superannuation with a fund of your choice and comprehensive income protection to ensure your financial security
• Feel safe and supported: A safety-first culture and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Field role perks:Overtime paid at double time
  Allowances for experienced technical and power workers

Explore our benefits webpage to see how Energy Queensland supports and empowers your journey.

What you’ll bring

• Current Heavy Rigid (HR) licence and manual ‘C’ class open driver licence.
• Experience on civil underground work and applicable skills are required.
• Experience and/or ticket in operating civil machinery (excavator/skid steer loader etc).
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or an Australian permanent residency.

We’d also love you to have:

• Well-developed interpersonal communication skills to develop good working relationships with team members and external customers. You must have the ability to identify and understand customer needs.
• Experience in safety observing and your ability to actively identify and implement risk control measures where needed.
• Availability for call out and emergency work as well as work overtime as required.
• Willingness to travel to surrounding areas from time to time to undertake work.

Important: Please note as part of the recruitment process, you’ll be required to undergo a pre-employment medical.

What matters most? For us, it’s our values: 
We’re Safe – We Belong – We Grow – We Deliver.
If you’re going to be a part of our team, these should matter to you, too.

The future of energy is here. It just needs you.

Apply now with your resume! If you use AI tools to support your application, ensure it reflects your experience and authentic voice

Applications close 5:00pm, Sunday 27th September 2026.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received and arranging interviews for suitable candidates as soon as possible. 

Need more info? Contact Conor Mitchell, Recruitment Advisor, at [email protected] 

At EQL, it’s important that everyone belongs:

We value the differences individuals contribute to our workforce and encourage a diverse range of applicants to apply.

Click hereto view more information on diversity and inclusion at Energy Queensland.